Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S25+
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Samsung Galaxy S25+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $880 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads — 72/100 vs 71/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,219,688 vs 1,617,928); the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy S25+
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $880 vs $999
- Better camera (74/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3219688 vs 1617928
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9700 vs 3894
- Lighter: 190g vs 231g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy S25+, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max scores 1 points higher (72/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads (92/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 58/100, Samsung Galaxy S25+ — 52/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (92/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25+ (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25+ (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (72/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S25+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 3219688 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 9700 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $880 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S25+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max by 49.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $119. Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max was $119 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (92/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25+ (74/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25+ (83/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (72/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max edges out the Samsung Galaxy S25+ by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads on performance (92/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.